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- With the maturity and large gap in votes received for Tommy Eichenberg and Cade Stover, Day felt it was fitting to give third-leading vote-getter Xavier Johnson the third captaincy and cut it off there. The Buckeyes’ leadership groups have been “sizeable” all season, Day added. There also worked out to be an element of offense, defense and special teams.
- Day pointed to the big plays Xavier Johnson made in 2022 when asked why he was named the team’s “Block O” jersey recipient. Day said Johnson is the “ultimate example” of a guy who contributes in a multitude of ways, including special teams. Likened him to former Ohio State walk-on and longtime New England Patriot Nate Ebner.
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I am so happy for him! Turns down several D1 programs to earn his scholarship here and absolutely thrive. X is primed for a really nice year and I cannot wait to see him ball out.
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Can't help but root for this kid. A former walk on, who was considered a MAC talent at best is now a serious option on a top 3 CFB team. And has the opportunity to make it to the NFL after this season.
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Seems to shine in big games, with wrinkles specific to him. Here's hoping for another breakout Saturday!
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'Grateful for the Path': Xavier Johnson Ready To Cherish One Final Game as a Buckeye - Buckeye Huddle
In Xavier Johnson’s career at Ohio State, the Buckeyes have leaned on the sixth-year in a number of ways. Whether
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‘Grateful for the Path’: Xavier Johnson Ready To Cherish One Final Game as a Buckeye
In Xavier Johnson’s career at Ohio State, the Buckeyes have leaned on the sixth-year in a number of ways.
Whether that be at running back, wide receiver or special teams, Johnson has answered the bell when his name is called.
So when contemplating where he may play against No. 9 Missouri in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29, in what will be his final game as a Buckeye, Johnson said all he wants to do is “help the team win” at whatever position he is playing.
“Whatever I got to do to help the team win, go beat Missouri, be 1-0 in the bowl season. That’s where I’ll be,” Johnson said. “I’ll be full heartedly there. It could be kicker. I’ll go out there and try to kick, I can’t even kick, but wherever coach (Ryan) Day says, ‘We need you, Xavier.’ That’s where I’ll put my foot. Maybe the 10-yard line. I think punter would be better. I can place some punts.”
Johnson arrived at Ohio State as a walk-on in 2018. He turned down several scholarship offers to remain with the in-state Buckeyes as a native of Cincinnati.
Johnson has played in 54 games across his Buckeyes career. He’s seen the highest of highs and the College Football Playoff, and he’s been part of the lowest of lows across the past six seasons.
Johnson said “it means a lot” to wear the scarlet and gray uniform one more time in the Cotton Bowl.
“For me to know, having the foresight going in, that it’s the last step in the journey for me at Ohio State, I think it’s going to be a very, very pensive leading up to it and throughout it,” Johnson said. “I want to appreciate it the best I can, and I think that appreciating it and the work that I’m putting into it and everybody that’s come before me, everybody who’s poured into me, it looks like I’m giving my best on that day so that’s what I’m going to do.”
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Love everything about this kid. Especially since he also went to a small Private school in Cincinnati (even though it’s a rival to my Alma mater). Kids from these schools don’t usually end up at schools like OSU, and when they do, we never hear anything about them other than they become walk ons at best. X will leave OSU as a real leader while his time in S&G, and honestly played his way into some type of draft status. Good for him!
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